TCU's Fields suspended amid assault probe

Published 9:44 pm, Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Devonte Fields, the Big 12's preseason defensive player of the year, missed all but three games last season.

Devonte Fields, the Big 12's preseason defensive player of the year, missed all but three games last season.

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TCU's Fields suspended amid assault probe

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DALLAS — Big 12 preseason defensive player of the year Devonte Fields has been “separated” from the school by TCU coach Gary Patterson after he was involved with an altercation with his ex-girlfriend.

Patterson told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Tuesday that Fields won't be allowed on school premises after he was placed under investigation for his role in the disturbance.

According to a police report, Fields was accused of pointing a gun at Haley Brown, threatening her by saying, “I should blast you” before allegedly punching her in the face. Fort Worth police report that Brown had a small cut under her right eye and a swollen right cheek after the incident.

Fields, a defensive end, played in only three games last season because of injury.

Patterson told the Star-Telegram he isn't sure if Fields will return to his roster.

“My job is to protect the university,” Patterson said. “So we'll see how the investigation goes, and then we'll find out what they have to say.”

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